Mechanicsville raccoon tests positive for rabies according to Chickahominy Health District

A health story from Virginia, reported by WRIC Richmond.

Health · Virginia · November 2, 2026

From WRIC Richmond

The Chickahominy Health District is asking Hanover residents to exercise precautions after a raccoon in the area tested positive for rabies.

Reported by WRIC Richmond, November 2, 2026. Read the full story at WRIC Richmond →

More health from Virginia

Chesterfield mental health provider charged in $49M Medicaid fraud scheme · Virginia Business
Daily Dose: Health insurance scam alerts, a surprise billing standoff and possible changes to pregnant worker protections · 13News Now Norfolk
Sentara expands healthcare access for Aetna members · WAVY Hampton Roads
Man accused of attempted murder after dispute put innocent bystander in hospital · WRIC Richmond
Virginia launches $150 million health insurance savings program during open enrollment · 13News Now Norfolk
Michael Wilbon takes indefinite leave from ESPN for health reasons · 13News Now Norfolk
Bon Secours completes Fauquier Health acquisition · Virginia Business
Chesapeake esthetician pleads guilty in laser treatment case, faces up to 20 years · 13News Now Norfolk

All health → · Virginia local news →

Open HeyHomees →